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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
"The Felt Location OF the Ego"

suppose everybody has tried. first OF
last. to make out just where he feels
himself to be situated in himself. When
the finger is pinched, it is plainly
enough not that am pinched, but my
finger; and the same is true of hurt in
any part of the body. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that the great controlling
nerve centers are in the brain. i have
never been able to discover that head.
ache felt any nearer to mo than fin
ger-ache. Perhaps the nearest approach
1 have known TO a sense of closeness
or to veritable me-ache, has been Il
sharp pain in the stomach, especially
when, on one occasion. was struck in
that region by baseball bat which
slipped from the hand of striker. But
there is one point concerning our felt
location which l think we are all sure
of. 1t is the one brought out SO deli.
ciously by the dear little girl IN Punch.
You ought TO tie your own apron
strings, Mabelr' says one of those ire.
sistible young women of Du Maurier's 5.
"How can l. aunty?" is the reply. I'm
in front, you uknow?"-Attanttc Month,y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Kisses for n Consideration

Those housekeepers, those mothers
who pride themselves on bringing up
their children well. and who keep a
constant eye on their servants, can only
be bent from the strictest rules of pro-
priety in tine household by housekcep-
ing considerations. There's one of this
dear, old-fashioned school up town who
has very pretty servant maid. II Tempt
ing servant maid, who always gets serv-
ed first in the morning. and has all the
tradespeople interested in the house.
The milkman tries to come late, so he
may find her, and the bulterman is wild
about her. and the butcher sometimes
comes himself to see that the meat is
all right. Those advantages have not
been lost upon the lady of the house.
but she is Il slickler for propriety. So
when. the other morning, she found the
butchers boy kissing tie pretty servant
maid. she was shocked. She wrote Il
note TO the butcher and told him if he
couldn't send Il boy who behaved him
self he could take her name off his list
of customers and she's get her meat
elsewhere. At breakfast they spoke
about it.
well, mamma. you'd better write to
the bntlerman, too. He kisses her every
morning." said the daughter of the
house.
"What? The butterman, toor'
Certainly. l saw him yesterday
morning"
Dear me! We'll, can't help it. He
must just do it. for can't get anything
like as good butter anywhere else. -
San francisco hrOHtcte.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20

Senator Frye has prodigious grasp
on figures. Anybody who has heard
him make Il speech remembers how
rapidly the statistics roll off his tongue
without the aid of memoranda of any
sort.
When the Senator and his wife
started for Washington this winter. the
baggage master gave him four ordinary
checks. The Senator glanced at them
hastily and put them in his pocket.
When they neared Boston something
led the Senator 10 remark to Mrs Frye
and a friend who sat in the car with
them: Il think | can tell you the num-
bcrs of the four checks in my pocket. al
though have not looked III them since
L started. They are numbered 675,
1,O19, 2,462 and 93."
On pulling the checks from his trousers
pocket the Senator found them number
ed just as he had said.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Special Notice!
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co.,

ROCKFORD, I'LL, May 18th, 1884.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, of
Ravenna, Sole Agents for the sale of
our Quic& Train Railroad Watches in
Portage County, Ohio, We desire to say
that no parties other than WAIT Bros.
or their employees, are authorised to
offer these Goods for sale in the terri
tory indicated and that no warranty
whatever attaches to our goods when
offered for sale 10y others than our duly
authorised agents. Our goods are sold
directly from the factory, and only
through competent ami well known
dealers.
AS the movements leave our hands
carefully adjusted and regulated ior
immediate use, we hold oAf7eI|es dl-
rectly Responsible TO the wea 70 Inc
watch for It's satisfactory Performance,
BUT ONLY WHEN SOLD BY OUR CHOSEN
AGENTS. We understand the extraor-
dinary guarantee of excellence made
by WAIT BROS, and given out by
them Ia the public, ami are prepared
L0 make good the assertions of our
representatives in that particular.
Very Respectfully,
ROCKFORD WATCH co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
The Liiv,s Navoritn Exercise.

A reporter for the New York Star,
who was present recently when Mrs.
Langtry was taking fencing lesson,
describes the scene as follows:
The little cap goes twirling on one OF
the low divans; the crimson cloak parts
from throat to shoe and follows it.
There is CLEAN of white. revelation
of beauty, and the actress stands clad
in the pretties costume woman ever
wore.
There is close-fitting white buck
skin fencing jacket, padded over the
bust and buttoned high up around the
throat. white gauntlets reach almost to
the elbow, and white stockings with
heavy black cloaks reach 10 the knee.
The loose trousers are of creamy WOODEN,
and the soleless shoes white and laced
with silken ribbons.
All the conversation was in French,
and the actress chatted as volubly as
the ready-tongued swordsman. Every
thing was pure white about her costume.
and even the binding of the, mask,
which usually is either red or green,
was OF white enameled leather: Her
favorite foils are of the daintiest, bluest
steel that ever held button to fencer' S
Jacket, and in keeping with the color of
her costume; the handles are of white
enameled leather closely wrapped with
glitierng gold cord.
The fencers took their positions. No
masks were worn, for they were about
to give the grand salute. As she threw
herself in the position of attention" "
and prepared for the movements of the
salute, the big steel-gray eyes lighted
up with some hidden fire of impulse,
blazed with new light, spots of height
ened color crept slowly far up on the
cheeks, the foil, held lightly by the up
per part of the blade, dangled at the
LETT side as if in q scabbard, the white
sandaled feet stood at right angles
For an instant the picture was cut as
clear as if in marble; then the right
hand of the actress. like flash, drew
the slender blade until the button touch
ed the palm of the hand. which held it
rs scabbard. raised both hands above
the head, held them there for moment.
and then dropped the poiut quickly to
the fourth position of engage" The
knees bent fully fourteen inches, the
shapely right foot was planted to the
trout, and the guard was perfect. The
grip on the corded handle of the slender
foil frightened, the actress made little
motion TO the wary fencer facing her 10
lunge at the breast; he touched the
swelling white jacket with the button
of his foil, then rapidly raised his foil
to high carte; hers followed; he hinged
again; she met him. lightning like. with
the swinging high tierce guard that
threw the attacking weapon back across
the lunger's body.
After an hour of sharp work Mrs.
Langtry's custom is to wrap her cloak
about her, and sit for awhile before the
open fire while she eats Il biscuit moist
ened in claret. The violent exercise
has brought every muscle into action,
and perspiration comes in little torrents
down her temples. lit is the best thing
| know for the skin and complexion, ,
she said, 'and the exercise | believe tC
be the most healthful in the world"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Millet and the French Court.

Children were always welcomed IN
Mllet's cottage. but there were other
less agreeable visitors. The grand peo-
pie of the court, who sometimes came to
the studio after hunting parties at Fon-
ta;asbleau. were coldly received, for
they did not understand the artist.
They thought that in his pictures of
peasants hard at work in the fields he
was trying to show how miserable the
common people were under the Empire
of Napoleon Ill.
But there was no political purpose in
Millet's paintings. He always looked
upon peasants rs the happiest people in
the world. since they were ''doing God 8
work, " and living out-of-doors among
beautiful scenery; and he tried TO rep
resent them So. But. of course. with
their digging and other heavy work,
"Thev can not be the figures Of Wat
teau." Mllet used to say.
Since the court people misunderstood
him so entirely. Millet avoided seeing
them when he could; but once he was
caught. One day an open carriage
drove to the door. bringing four court
ladies who wished to see the studio. As
it happened, Millet himself, in his
sabotS and blouse, answered the bell.
"Is NJ Millet imp" asked II visitor.
Millet stepped outside and then said,
mo"
Can we see his studioP" inquired
one of the Indies.
No" said the unrecognized artist;
and he explained that M. MilIet was n
very peculiar man, who would be angry
if tho studio were shown. But as the
ladies insisted and entered the yard, he
said that he would admit them if they
promised to tell no one of their visit.
They entered. looked everywhere. upset
half the things in the studio, and. on
leaving, put gold piece into Millet's
hand. taking him for servant. After
ward, when he was publicly honored
with the rank of Chevalier of the Legion
of Honor. one of these ladies recognized
him. Millet simply said:
Years ago your gold piece would
have been God-send to me" "--Ripiey
Hitchcock, in ST. Nicholas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Forethought OF n Dying. Man.

Rev. Hugh Gull is still well remem-
bered IN Wayne county. where he lived
for more than half century, and died
at the advanced age of 104 years. Dur
ing the last four years of his life he was
afflicted with sort of hypochondria,
and every once in while imagined he
was dying. On one such occasion he
mounted his adopted daughter on a
horse and sent her to notify the men,
bers of his family, who lived AT some
distance. that his end was near and if
they desired to see him die they must
come at once. While she was gone on
this errand he happened to think that
there was no wood cut and that his
children would be cold when they got
10 his bedside, as it was in the middle
of winter; so, forgetting about his near
approach 10 death. he got up and went
to the wood-pile, and his children. when
they arrived in haste in obedience 10
his summons, found him cutting wood
to keep them warm while they watched
him die.-Itadidnnp0lis Journal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
pussi pIlELIIPiLEslII

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DR.. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DR.. WILLIAM s indian aSs
OINTMENT. A single box has cufeu
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suher
five minutes after applying this won ,
derful soothing medicine. Lotions ana
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absOrhs the tu-
nors, allays the intense itching, tpar-
ticularly at night after getting waim
in bed,) acts as poultice, gives in
stant and painless relief. and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale 10y H. Waterman, and mail
ed on receipt of price. Sl.n0
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
4 Few More Points
10n0 Referring to the 0(
l0DU above letter, We l0(

we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rock ford Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three years. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY, Or HAS ANY RIGHT To SELL
THEM. 1t seems to us much like boys
play to get angry and advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money to advertise goods not
III stock. Sucn desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people Know
that We have never cursed the place as
ready to be fenced in, because we Were
going to leave it. They know that we
are not travelling experimental 1nstl-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc., OF
the Old Reliable Ravenna jewelers.,
Wits Block.
WATT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Answering His Own Conundrum

It is easy TO ask conundrum. but it
is not always so easy to give the exact
answer when your hearers give it up"
Some years since at dinner party in
Maine Judge Shepley asked: ''Wny IS
woman like the ivy?" Into everybody's
mind came Irving's beautiful compari-
son, but no one seemed able to put it
into words. The answer. "Ihe greater
the ruin the closer she clings," is GER
tainly creditable sentiment, but the
dgesunfortunately got things mixed.
and in his confusion said: 1.-The closer
she clings the greater the ruin,' which
set the table in q roar.-Boston Budget.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20

Physician-'Your husband, Radam.
is suffering from nervous prostraIon. ="
Madam-"Yes, sir.'' Physician-''And
he needs something to quiet him. What
is his business?" Madam-"He is de-
tective, sIr." Physician-."Well. slip Il
five-dollar bill into his hand when he
isn't looking every two hours during
the night and I'll call again in III,
morning. Good-day." - Ih.ladelph.u q
North american.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
FARM FOR SALE,

AS executor OF Alanson G. Avery. deceased
l offer for sale his farm, containing III acres
situated in StreetsborO' township. Portage Co.
good dairy or grain farm Abundance of
fruit, good buildings and well watered
Inquire OI n. AVERY, Executor
III Aurora. q
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Notice of Appo;,tme,,
NOWNVPATENT sELF-OODcHm
DUWM ADJUSTING UUkSET

Is the only perfect lifting. truly comfortable
aud health-Prescrving Corset made Has an
Elastic Section above and below q COrie Cen
terpiece. ERtirely different from any other Ey-
err Corset is stamped and absolutely Gu tran-
teed in every particular. Be sure to get the
DO'Cns' Patent Manufactured only by the
drsL-class dry-goods stores evervwhere. e. Prics
81. 30. SIa-tv
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20

''And what's become of George Tul-
liverp" asked one old friend of another,
in reviewing the days of their youth.
Poor fellow, hear that he came to I:
bad endr' 'Ah, yes" replied the
friend; "a very bad end. George went
up behind a mule. ."-Puck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20
Negro Generosity.

Bill Arp mentions characteristic
trait of the negro-he will divide-he
never turns a fellow darky from his
door. He is not going to hunt him up
to feed him, but he won't refuse him.
In fact, he will hide out his supplies if
he can resort to strategy. | have known
one to ask another for Il chaw of tobac-
co when he himself mad whole plug in
his pocket. John killed his pig at night
after dark to keep the nabors from find
ing out he had fresh pork, but they will
get some of it. John says they can smell
like buzzard, and he is bound TO have
right smart company next Sunday, for
dey will come drappin' in shore.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-20

DO you know, my friend" said the
temperance man, solemnly, "what it
costs you to drink whisky. 1t costs
your health. character, home. happi-
ness Yes, by jings! and it costs
me 81 gallon besides. That's the wust
OF il."-Bost0R Courier.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17
Snecial to the Gazetie.
Chatsworth Horror Inrest1gation

PEORIA, ILL, Aug. 16.-The state
railroad and warehouse commission is in
session here. General Renter is in the
chair. Superintendent Armstrong was
the first witness. He testified that the
brakes were set on the train and this q
few seconds before he saw the fire. All
the cars we're in good order when they
started. He did not believe in the in
cendiary theory, but thought double
header was safer than running the train
in sections. He will be recalled fol
further examination.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17

were arrested and carried away to the
jail. According to the girls testimony
they have committed felony, and it is
penitentiary ofense. Every efert will
be made to have justice dealt to these
women, and it is almost an assured fact
that they will each serve terms IN the
state prison. There is another theory
that some male enemy Of Woods put the
two women up to the game they played,
knowing that to a sensitive man it would
be severe stab. If this has been done
the community will find it out, and it will
probably be a long time ere such so at
tempt is made again il .Waco to ruin an
upright man.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17
TIE BOYCOTT.
1t is Called Into Play by anti Prohibition
lists at Houston.

lists at Houston.
Special to the Gazette.
HoCsToN, TEX, Aug. 16.-Since the
late election something in the nature OF 8
systematic boycott has been inaugurated
by Anti-Prohibitionist against those who
voted for the amendment, and also against
parties who refused to contribute to the
anti campaign fund. Among those
who have felt its weight
are cigar mandatory VINO
formerly furnished number of saloon
men with the weed and the keeper OF one
of the leading barber shops OF the city.
Saloon men called on the former after
the election, paid their bills and indicated
to the proprietor that their patronage
would hereafter be bestowed on some one
in sympathy with their views, while the
colored barber finds mis- mug-csse con-
siderably torn by the withdrawal of q
number of shaving outfits. The course
of those engaged in the crusade is con-
demned by the more Considerate antis.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17
Home Notes.

The desire to see work begin on the
Fort Worth Western is universal IN Fort
Worth, and all along the proposed line to
Throckmorton and beyond.
Nearly twelve miles of grading on the
ST. Louis, Arkansas and Texas was COM
pIeted between Fort Worth and the Dsl-
las county line by last night.
There was considerable talk yester day
about great union depot to De built in
this city, but diligent inquiry on the psrt
of GAZETTE reporter failed to run down
anything of tangible nature.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen
have purchased two lots in the new GENE
terY IN which TO inter deceased members
of the order. The Brotherhood will erect
s monument over the graves OF their
brethren who are buried on this sacred
ground.
Tom Aston, the great railroad beef
man, WAS in Fort Worth last night and
leaves for the end of the track Of The Fort
Worth and Denver this morning. He says
ne does not know exactly how far the
track is laid, but it IS over 324 miles from
the Union depot.
The Fort Worth and Denver brought
down crowded train yesterday, two ex-
ira coaches being necessary to acCOmmo-
dste the travel. The Texas and Pacific
put on extra coaches to its trains yester-
day morning and last night, all being
necessary to carry people to the ex-Con-
federate reunion.
Owing to the lack or a full attendance
ST the meeting of the bondsmen on the
right Of way bond for the St. Louis, Ar
kansas and Texas, it was decided to
transact no business, but to adjourn over
until tonight at $50, when every signel
to the bond is urged to be present, as the
matter to be determined is OF financia
interest to al.
Chief Engineer Cotton of the Fort
Worth and Rio Grande has returned from
Brownwood and brought with him s
bottle full OF the oil found on the top o
the water flowing from well near thu
city. Mr.. Cotton says the people O
Brentwood are rel Diced over the pros
pective coming Of the road.
W. A. Barter of the commit OF
rlght-ot-Way 10 the st. Louis, Arkansa
and Texas, stated yesterday that ever
one on the line from Fort Worth to thu
Dsllas county line had been settled will
except three, with whom no agreemen
lad SIS yet been made, but the combined
length of these three tracts is not great
Nearly all the land at Big Fossil is nov
secured that will be required for right-of
way.
There are loud wnlsperings that 81 en-
cheering corps of the st. Louis and Sal
Francisco will soon take the field st Ar
thur City and run line to Fort Worth
By bfurating at Arthur City the com
pany saves the cost Of bridging Red rive
second time. With the Arthur City
Fort Worth line constructed, this city VII
be the terminus Of the main line in Texas
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17
VETERANS GATHERING.
Dallas Keeps Open House To Day

Special to the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Aug. 16.-The old SOL
diers are gathering IN. The Fair grounds
are covered with tents, and already brig
ades, divisions, regiments and state or
carnations ere beginning to gather
around their headquarters. Mr.. George
Cunningham, president of ex-Confederate
Kentuckians, this evening received s
magnificent blue flag, with appropriate
notices, from the Ia ties of Kentucky.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-17
A PUT UP JOB.
How Two Women Attempted to Ruin a
Waco Eek Alderman.

waco EX-Alderman.
Special to the G aZette.
WACO, TEX, Aug. 1f.-At a late hour
last night policeman ran across Martha
Hamilton, the negro girl who made the
charge of rape against ex-Alderman Geo.
D. Wood. The girl was missing both
times yesterday when the case was called,
and it was believed she had been spirited
away by parties Interested one way
or the other IN the case. This
morning the case was called, with
all the parties present. The de-
and made the following voluntary state
ment: ~ never ssw the girl but few
times in my life, fact that | remember
OF having seen her, by her standing in
front of my window where | work st the
watch and jewelry trade. BY her stand
ing there caused me to remember where
was arrested and confronted by her in
the Justices court. l never spoke TO her
in my lie until confronted by her in the
JUSTICES office, after l was arrested. l
have never attempted to have any inter-
course with her in any way, shape or
manner, either before or at the time, nor
furthermore say that it has been by no
effort OF mine or friends of mine, so far
as know, that the witness did not ap-
pear to sustain the charge Preferred
GEORGE D. WooD.
Martha Hamilton, the first witness for
the state, being sworn, said: "MY name
is Martha Hamilton; | was ten years O Id
On the 2Sth DAY of December, 1886;
was staying at Mary Ross on the st of
August, 1887; know the defendant Mr..
George d. Wood. Mary Ross made out
to me that she WAS going to town and
took me with her to the jeWelry store and
pointed out Mr. Wood to me, and said
she was mad with him, and wanted me to
have him arrested. Mr.. Wood never had
anything to do with me; Mary and Ellen
Ross made me make this complaint. Mr..
Wood never had anything to do with
me-; Mary and Ellen Ross made me do
this; they said they were mad with him :;
she Mary Ross said if l would file 8
complaint against that man they (the
two women would get me some nice
clothes, and if did not do it they would
whip me. | would not have known this
man if they had not pointed him out to
me- Mary Ross did whip me because
said did not want to have that man ar
rested. Her
MARTHA y HAMILTON.
Marx.
The court then rested and Mr.. Wood
WAS at once declared innocent of the vile
charge. There was commotion in the
room, and with such evidence before them
Ifnswas enough for the crowd to rise anC
mob the two women. Quiet WAS re
stored, and in few minutes charges o
subornation Of perjury were made on
against Mary and Ellen Ross, and they